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US-11418708

Apparatus and method for remote image capture with automatic subject selection

PublishedAugust 16, 2022
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Technical Abstract

A method includes operating a remote image capture system within a defined geolocation region. The remote image capture system includes a camera, position orientation controls for the camera, ambient sensors and a control unit. A user of a client device that enters the geolocation region is designated based upon identifying information received from the client device and user facial recognition data. Attributes of the geolocation region are communicated to the client device. An image capture location within the geolocation region is communicated to the client device. The client device is provided a prompt to activate the camera.

Patent Claims
17 claims

Legal claims defining the scope of protection, as filed with the USPTO.

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2. The method of claim 1 further comprising prompting the user to activate the position orientation controls for the camera.

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3. The method of claim 1 further comprising altering camera settings in response to data from the ambient sensors.

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4. The method of claim 1 wherein attributes of the geolocation region include attributes of the remote image capture system selected from camera zoom capability, available video resolution, and sound options.

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5. The method of claim 1 further comprising operating a server as an interface between the remote image capture system and the client device.

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6. The method of claim 5 further comprising storing digital media generated by the remote image capture system at the server.

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7. The method of claim 5 further comprising processing the user facial recognition data at the server.

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8. The method of claim 5 further comprising augmenting content to digital media generated by the remote image capture system.

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9. The method of claim 8 wherein the augmented content includes augmented reality content.

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10. The method of claim 1 further comprising displaying on the client device a video feed from the remote capture system.

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11. The method of claim 1 further comprising sharing captured digital media over a network.

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12. The method of claim 1 further comprising maintaining a camera roll of digital media generated by the remote image capture system.

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14. The method of claim 13 wherein attributes of the geolocation region are selected from the name of the geolocation region, notable elements of the geolocation region and popularity of the geolocation region.

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15. The method of claim 13 wherein attributes of the geolocation region include attributes of the remote image capture system selected from camera zoom capability, available video resolution, and sound options.

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16. The method of claim 13 further comprising displaying on the client device a video feed from the remote capture system.

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17. The method of claim 13 further comprising sharing captured digital media over a network.

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18. The method of claim 13 further comprising maintaining a camera roll of digital media generated by the remote image capture system.

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19. The method of claim 13 further comprising altering camera settings in response to data from the ambient sensors.

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Filing Date

October 2, 2020

Publication Date

August 16, 2022

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